As a global transformational executive and strategic operator, Shail Khiyara has built, scaled, and guided some of the most influential AI and Intelligent Automation companies—from pioneering startups to public companies.  

Industry Influence & Thought Leadership

Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in AI in 2003/2004, Shail has cemented his place as a global thought leader in automation and AI. His book, Intelligent Automation – Bridging the Gap between Business & Academia, co-authored with the CFO of HP, provides a unique blend of strategic insight and practical execution. He is also a regular contributor to Financial Times, CIO Journal, and other leading publications, where he explores the evolving AI landscape.

He is also the founder of VOCAL (Voice of Customer in the Automation/AI Landscape), a global customer think tank comprising 90+ senior decisionmakers from Fortune 500 companies like Walmart, Dow Chemical, DuPont, Coca-Cola, Netflix, Emirates Airlines, & JP Morgan. VOCAL fosters collaboration, real-world AI adoption insights, and best practices in automation.

Proven Leadership & Business Impact

Over two decades, Shail has scaled companies, driven operational transformations, and led growth in both public and private companies. His leadership includes:

• Founder & CEO of Plutoshift AI, where he led the development of state-of-the-art industrial AI models, resulting in 30% operational efficiency gains and cost savings for enterprises.
• Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Customer Officer at three top Intelligent Automation firms, where he drove near 100% revenue growth, expanded global adoption, and built world-class customer success programs.
• Past global P&L, fund raising, and growth driving roles at multiple companies
• Board Member & Advisor to multiple AI companies notably Workato, Skan, SmartRPA, etc.

Education & Background

Shail holds an MS in Civil Engineering, an MBA from Yale University, and has completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School. His global experience spans four startups and six enterprise software firms, where he has taken on progressively larger roles and responsibilities.